"Gilded faces shine,
In Hagia Sophia's hush,
Lost in time's embrace."
— h/t ChatGPT
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| Virgin and Child, Hagia Sophia, ca. 1134 |
Today's photo-of-the-day is from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. The Hagia Sophia is the last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire. It was completed in AD 537. For almost a thousand years, it was the world's largest cathedral. It was converted to a mosque in 1453 after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans.
The photo shows a mosaic of the Virgin and Child from the south gallery. It dates from ca. 1118-1134. The full mosaic (not shown) has Emperor John II and Empress Irene of Hungary flanking the Virgin and Child.
Enough art history. To all readers, neighbors, friends and family, Merry Christmas! And thanks for visiting.
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